parenting Archive
Don’t you wish we could go back to the days of childhood? Being an infant seems like a pretty sweet deal now as opposed to being a hardworking adult, constantly striving to make rent, have an active social life and save money at the …
Though I was mostly a good kid with decent grades who stayed out of trouble, I did manage to get myself suspended from school, once. I won’t go into the full story, but it involved a senior prank and riding a horse through the halls …
Many girls and women will tell you that being a “Daddy’s Girl” is a real thing. Sometimes, it’s thought of as something negative — that a Daddy’s Girl has to be spoiled or feel entitled. But, while that may be true in some cases, it’s not …
If a family is into music, you best believe that everyone is going to be musically-inclined. When parents are musicians and into the arts, they usually instill these interests in their children as well. Or, if they don’t try to, a lot of the time, …
Children are absolute blessings. Sure, they love to make a mess, and they love to scream and cry, but at the end of the day, they are beautiful human beings who’ll contribute towards our future in one way or another. And if you talk to …
Stop and think for a moment what your life would be like if you couldn’t hear the world around you. All of the “white noise” of the world around us would simply go away. It’s very common for pregnant mothers and their partners to talk …
If you could remember what it was like to be a tiny infant, you’d probably recall that you became extremely attached to those who took care of you and those who you saw on a regular basis. This is, of course, entirely normal, as you’re …
People always say that mothers are closest to their sons while fathers are the ones that hold the most special spot in every daughter’s heart, and perhaps this is true. Daughters always tend to be closer to their dads—dads are evidently their heroes. But this …
The bond between a mother and son is a very special one. We often think of the relationship between a father and his son as being the most influential, but just like a father has a distinct impact on his daughter’s life, a mother has …
Have you ever participated in a dance recital? If not, I’m sure you’ve at least sat through a few performances involving some kind of dance routine (especially if you have children, or a significant other that’s truly into dancing). Given that you’ve attended, it’s safe …